Sleek Icon Set Brings Elegance to Weather Forecasting Applications With Realistic Graphics for Any Weather Condition

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Aug. 23, 2010 — Guifx, an interface design studio specializing in touchscreen interfaces for home automation and embedded systems, today announced the availability of its new weather icons. Designed by Guifx’s world-class artists, the set of 32 realistic icons adds a touch of elegance to any weather forecasting application, and can be mixed and matched to represent any weather condition.

Guifx’s new weather icons allow integrators to differentiate themselves from the competition by providing the end user with unique, easily recognizable graphics for their touchpanel’s weather forecasting applications. For high-resolution touchpanels, the icons are offered in a 512 x 512 size to accent the graphics’ sleek design, and can be quickly batch-resized using Guifx’s CoPilot software for lower-resolution devices.

Utilizing weather icons from Guifx offers significant advantages to installers and manufacturers over outsourcing or creating art in-house. In addition to receiving design quality that is second to none, Guifx’s customers can see what they are getting before they make a purchase, they know exactly how much it will cost, and the weather icons are available for immediate download 24/7. A cost-effective solution, once the icon set is licensed for inclusion in a product or software, its use is unlimited. (more…)

Innovative Product Allows Distribution of High Resolution Video Signals over a Single Cat-5 or Cat-6

Port Richey, Florida May 18, 2010 — NextGen, an innovative provider of unique product solutions for the a/v markets, is now shipping its groundbreaking new product that allows longer and more-cost-effective runs than ever possible over HDMI cable alone. The NextGen Cat-6 to HDMI Splitter ($299.00 MSRP) extends and distributes high resolution video signals over a single Cat-6 cable. This will save an installer time and money while offering unprecedented ability to distribute high quality HDMI performance for up to eight displays.

Using the optional Mini Dongle ($49.00 each MSRP), an installer can now simply convert HDMI to Cat-6, send 1080p signals up to 100 feet and then covert back to HDMI. Each Mini Dongle features a gold-plated male HDMI to female RJ-45 connector. Up to eight Mini Dongles can be used on the eight-way splitter to feed high resolution 1080p video to eight separate devices. Installations will be simple, flexible, trouble-free and cost-effective.

“Our HDMI to Cat-6 splitter is not only a time and money saver, it delivers excellent video performance, supporting resolutions up to 1080P and up to 100 feet”, explained Bob Dolatowski, President of NextGen. “This is a fantastic solution for a variety of applications, including connecting a projector to the component rack. And we now have them ready to ship.” (more…)

The lightweight, easy-to-hold Super Remote SR3 offers a large numeric keypad and simple macro programming to control up to three home entertainment devices.

Harrison, NY – May 6, 2010 – URC, The Pioneer in Control Technology, today announced the release of its Super Remote SR3. Priced at $24.99 MSRP and available through national and internet retailers, the affordable Super Remote SR3 replaces up to three conventional remote controls for up to three components. The Super Remote SR3 is also an excellent multi-device remote control option for use in extra rooms, like a kids’ room or guest room. (more…)

Redondo Beach, CA –  May 7^th, 2010 –  Blue Echo Solutions, the manufacturer of Blue Echo HDMI Cables and the award-winning hd EZ lock, announced today Ranger Audio Video, a Custom Installation company serving the San Francisco Bay Area, has become an authorized dealer for hd EZ lock.

Ranger Audio Video, which specializes in Home Entertainment Systems for the greater San Francisco area, will carry hd EZ lock, the only Universal HDMI Locking Adapter on the market, for use in its installations to eliminate HDMI connection issues and reduce unnecessary service calls or warranty issues caused by a loose or strained HDMI connection.

“With how hectic life is for everyone these days, it is important to us at Ranger Audio Video that our clients’ home entertainment be stress free and a source of pure enjoyment.  Products like the hd EZ lock are essential for fulfilling our mission to create a strong work/life balance for our clients and staff with a bare minimum of expense,” says Ranger Audio Video owner Michael Vetrovec. (more…)

The new Network Keypad System, which controls both IP and traditional A/V components, expands URC’s offering of “Native to the Network” products for custom installers.

Orlando, FL – Electronic House Expo Spring 2010 – Booth 602 – March 24, 2010 – URC, The Pioneer in Control Technology, this week introduces its Network Keypad System, consisting of the KP-4000 2-Way Network Keypad and the MRX-1 Network Base Station.

Like URC’s existing MX-5000 Wand Remote and MX-6000 Touch Screen, the KP-4000 communicates with components via a home’s local area network. While the MX-5000 and MX-6000 are portable controllers that perform IP communications via WiFi, the new KP-4000 is URC’s first hard-wired, in-wall IP controller. With the KP-4000’s simple, tasteful design, built around a 3.5-inch, capacitive touch color screen, installers can provide clients with a customer-friendly, intuitive, in-wall touch screen keypad interface that possesses the macro horsepower to automate any system. (more…)

Redondo Beach, CA – March 9nd, 2010 – Blue Echo Solutions, the manufacturer of award-winning HDMI products, announced today that it has entered a partnership with Cine-tal Systems to include hd EZ lock Universal HDMI Locking Adapters with every Cine-tal Davio visual display processor.

Cine-tal Systems, developer of image monitoring and colour management solutions, will include two hd EZ locks with the Davio processor to secure the HDMI Cables to each of its HDMI connections. After testing hd EZ lock both in-house and in the field, Cine-tal Systems determined that by simply connecting hd EZ lock, intermittent HDMI signal dropout issues caused by a loose connection were immediately resolved. hd EZ lock works perfectly with the Cine-tal Davio processor’s HDMI configuration, works with most HDMI Cables on the market, and a typical installation can be done in a couple of minutes with the included installation hardware for each HDMI connection. (more…)

SHAKOPEE, Minn. — Feb. 25, 2010 — Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI) today announced that its Integration Designer^® programming platform, U2 weather-resistant controller, and MRP-64 multiroom control processor, were named as finalists for the 2010 TechHome Mark of Excellence Awards. Presented by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the awards recognize outstanding achievement and innovation in trend-setting custom home electronics products.

Finalists and winners in each of the TechHome Mark of Excellence Awards categories are chosen by a four-member judging team comprised of systems integrators, manufacturers, members of the trade press, and industry consultants. This year, RTI’s Integration Designer^® software, U2, and MRP-64 were chosen as finalists in the categories of “Installation Product of the Year,” “Human Interface Product of the Year,” and “Multiroom Audio Video Product of the Year,” respectively.

“We could not be more proud to be named as a finalist in three categories for the prestigious CEA TechHome Mark of Excellence Awards,” said Pete Baker, vice president of sales and marketing for RTI. “With the increasing interest in accessing more technology in and around the home, the demand for more advanced control solutions continues to grow for consumers and installers alike. We are answering the call with innovative products such as our U2 and MRP-64, and with RTI’s Integration Designer software, we continue to simplify and enhance the programming process.” (more…)